Milton Keynes Landlords & Business Owners: Don’t Get Caught Out If you’re a landlord or property manager in Milton Keynes, it’s time to check your electrical safety compliance. With many Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) issued in 2020 now reaching their five-year expiry, a large number of properties are due for reinspection in 2025. Facilities […]
What is factory fortnight? Factory Fortnight-also known as the summer shutdown-is a long-standing tradition where manufacturers close for two weeks, typically in the last half of July or the first week of August. This practice became widespread in the 1950s and 1960s during the post-war economic boom, allowing companies to perform essential maintenance while staff
An international company, with premises in Milton Keynes, approached us with a clear objective: to refresh the exterior appearance of their large warehouse building. The original paint had faded over time, and with the launch of their new brand guidelines, they sought to highlight the updated colour scheme. Project Overview The warehouse, a substantial structure
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Summer isn’t the only season when a well-tuned air-conditioning system adds value. In offices, retail units and industrial spaces, reliable cooling keeps people comfortable, equipment stable and energy bills under control all year round. As specialists in facilities management, we’ve seen first-hand how small, consistent actions can prolong the life of a system and keep
At FMS, we’re proud to support industries that keep the country moving — quite literally. Our recent project with Gemini Rail Services in Wolverton involved upgrading flooring in one of their facilities, helping to improve hygiene and durability in a key area of their site. The Challenge Gemini Rail Services is a leading provider of
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As businesses across the UK continue to face rising energy costs and increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets, innovative solutions are becoming more essential. One option gaining momentum in the commercial sector is solar canopies—a smart investment that can reduce energy bills, boost green credentials, and make better use of underutilised outdoor space. At Facilities
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As a site manager, or another equivalent role, you have a legal obligation to manage Asbestos on your Commercial Site. This obligation is to ‘take the appropriate measures’ to ensure that the people who work on or visit your site are safe, and will not have to deal with any of the associated health problems
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Commercial sites consume a lot of energy, that is unavoidable. Whether it’s an office building, a warehouse or a large site with multiple buildings, you can’t prevent the fact that you will need to use it – however, you can take steps to reduce energy usage. Energy is expensive, and prices only continue to rise,
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In April 2025, water prices will rise significantly, as water companies increase their rates. This won’t just affect households; commercial buildings across the country will feel the impact, too. When water bills increase, it’ll be very important to try and reduce water usage on your site, so that your monthly costs don’t grow by any
In many countries around the world, it is absolutely essential to have Air Conditioning in near enough every building. Working in an office in countries which are incredibly hot would be practically impossible without it. But, is Air Conditioning worth it for UK businesses? The simple answer would be, yes, you can still benefit from
